Once day, a poor boy, struggling to make ends meet while selling goods from door to door to support his education, discovered that he had a mere ten cents left and an empty stomach.He made up his mind to request a meal at the next house.However, his confidence wavered when a charming young woman opened the door.
Instead of having a meal, he requested a refreshing drink of water.She noticed his apparent hunger and kindly offered him a generous serving of milk. He sipped it at a leisurely pace, and then inquired, “What is the total amount I need to pay?””You don’t owe me anything,” she responded. Our mother instilled in us the value of never expecting compensation for acts of kindness.He expressed his gratitude sincerely.Upon leaving the house, Howard Kelly experienced a newfound sense of physical strength, accompanied by a deepened faith in both God and humanity. He was on the verge of throwing in the towel and calling it quits.After a considerable amount of time, that very same young woman fell seriously ill. The local doctors were perplexed. She was finally sent to the bustling metropolis,
Experts were brought in to examine her uncommon illness.Dr. Howard Kelly was requested to provide his expertise for the consultation. Upon hearing the name of the town she hailed from, a peculiar gleam illuminated his eyes.Without hesitation, he got up and made his way down the hospital corridor to her room. Clad in his doctor’s gown, he entered the room to meet her. He immediately recognized her.He returned to the consultation room with a strong determination to do everything in his power to save her life. From that day forward, he dedicated himself to her case, ensuring it received the utmost care and consideration.After a hard-fought victory, Dr. Kelly asked the business office to send him the final bill for his approval.After glancing at it, he scribbled a note on the margin and promptly sent the bill to her room.
She hesitated to open it, as she was convinced that it would require a lifetime to cover the expenses.At last, she glanced over and noticed something that grabbed her interest on the edge of the invoice.She came across the following message: “Paid in full with one glass of milk” (Signed) Dr. Howard A. Kelly.Her eyes welled up with tears of joy as her heart overflowed with gratitude. She whispered a prayer of thanks to the divine, acknowledging the boundless love that has touched the lives of countless individuals.